Posts Tagged: Manteo

Beach Boys Concert Coming to Outer Banks

The Beach Boys will return to the Outer Banks for the first time in over 20 years this summer for a Father’s Day Weekend concert at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. As The...

Celebrate July 4th, 2022 on the Outer Banks

ere are the latest updates regarding fireworks on the Outer Banks and what else is happening to celebrate the holiday on Independence Day, Monday, July 4th, 2022. KILL DEVIL HILLS Kill Devil Hills will...

Celebrate July 4th, 2021 on the Outer Banks

Here are the latest updates regarding fireworks on the Outer Banks and what else is happening to celebrate the holiday on Independence Day, Sunday, July 4th, 2021. KILL DEVIL HILLS Kill Devil Hills will...

Dare County Announces New Animal Shelter Virtual Ribbon-Cutting [UPDATED]

Dare County, in partnership with the Outer Banks SPCA, will host a virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the brand new Dare County Animal Shelter on Friday, March 19 Wednesday, March 31. Due...

Dare County Parks and Recreation Announces March Facility Reopenings

The Dare County Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the dates and times of several activities that will resume this month following previous COVID-19 restrictions and closures. The Youth Center at Family Recreation...

Ace Run Disc Golf Course Opens in Manteo

A new nine-hole disc golf course, Ace Run is now open at North End Park in Manteo at the northern end of Roanoke Island. Dare County Parks and Recreation operates the park and designed...

Dare Sheriff’s Office Reports Arrests for Assault, Drugs, and Break-In

The Dare County Sheriff’s Office has released details on a number of recent arrests in the past week, including assault by strangulation, drug possession, and break-in incidents. On July 15, 2020, at approximately 6:13...

Outer Banks Opera Singer Tshombe Selby to Perform Online Concert July 21

Nationally renowned singer and Outer Banks native Tshombe Selby will perform a live concert this month that will be streamed online and available to watch for free. The Elizabeth City State University alumnus and...

Local Graduates’ Petition Asks Manteo High School to Retire Mascot

A petition started by a group of Outer Banks high school graduates asking that Manteo High School and Manteo Middle School retire their schools’ mascot names because they are offensive to Indigenous people has...

Hundreds Unite in Manteo for Protest Against Police Violence [Video]

Hundreds of people gathered in an inspiring show of unity at the Dare Minority Coaltion‘s peaceful protest against police violence in Manteo on Tuesday (6/9/20). Various speakers, including nationally renowned singer and Dare native...

Dare Minority Coalition Holding Moments of Silence March in Manteo June 9th

As protests in response to the killing of George Floyd and the larger issue of police violence against minorities rage across the country, the Outer Banks’ own Dare Minority Coalition has announced Moments of...

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Roanoke Island Festival Park Hosting Free Christmas Concert

The First Flight High School Honors Jazz Band will perform a free Christmas concert on Saturday, December 7 at 6:00 p.m. in the indoor theater at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo. Kick off...

Roanoke Island Festival Park Hosts Educational Programs Through Sept. 6

Roanoke Island Festival Park invites the public to participate in its educational summer programs every Tuesday – Friday through September 6 at the park. Guests can immerse themselves in 16th century history through fun...

Celebrate July 4th, 2019 on the Outer Banks

This Independence Day there will be plenty of Outer Banks July 4th fireworks displays happening throughout the area to keep the sky alive with explosions of color in celebration of America’s birthday. In addition...

Snap Playing Free July 4th Concert at Roanoke Island Festival Park

Roanoke Island Festival Park is hosting a free Independence Day concert this Fourth of July featuring Snap. You are invited to kick back and enjoy listening to classic hits and top 40 tunes on...

Roanoke Island Festival Park Hosts Children’s Show Summer Series

Roanoke Island Festival Park Hosts Children’s Show Summer Series

Roanoke Island Festival Park is pleased to announce the upcoming performance schedule for its 2019 Children’s Show Summer Series. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at the park’s Ticket Sales venue...

Gov’t Mule Returns to the Outer Banks in July

Gov’t Mule Returns to the Outer Banks in July

Rock n’ roll legends Gov’t Mule will return to the Outer Banks for a special show at Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo on Sunday, July 7, presented by Bearded Face Productions. Gov’t Mule,...

Dare County Schools 2019 Art Show Returns to Festival Park

Talented art students throughout Dare County will display their artwork at the Annual Dare County Schools Art Show. The show will run Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. starting on April...

Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge Exhibit Showing at Festival Park

To commemorate this year’s 300th anniversary of the pirate Blackbeard’s adventures along the North Carolina coast – the place where he was ultimately brought to justice – the North Carolina Department of Natural and...

Roanoke Island Festival Park Celebrates Black History on the Outer Banks

Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo is hosting a celebration of African American history on the Outer Banks, in honor of Black History Month in February. Bravery, innovation, and perseverance are just a few...